4
Bed(s)
2
Bath(s)
1,790
SQFT
An elegant and spacious four bedroom apartment comprising the original coach house and upper level of an impressive Victorian villa, ideally situated in popular Corstorphine. The property benefits from private access and wonderful private gardens; a wealth of period features including working shutters, modernised cast iron radiators and beautifully restored cornicing; luxurious fully refurbished interiors and high-end fixtures and fittings including touch screen entry, under-floor heating and remote controlled/sensor activated central heating throughout. Occupying an elevated position with exceptional views over the City skyline towards the Pentland Hills, this beautiful property sits within a stunning plot which is accessed by electric security gates. The picturesque, south facing gardens have been cleverly landscaped and feature a large sweeping lawn, well-stocked beds and a selection of mature trees; as well as two private patio areas, private garage and private parking.
Ground Floor:
Entrance Vestibule, Hallway, Shower Room
First Floor:
Kitchen/Dining Room, Drawing Room, Four Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Utility Room
Outside Space:
Large Garden to Front, Private Driveway with Parking for Multiple Vehicles, Paved Dining/Entertaining/Play Area, Second Patio Area, Single Garage
Situation:
Corstorphine is an affluent and highly desirable residential area which lies approximately 3 miles to the west of Edinburgh City Centre. The area is well served by a Tesco Extra supermarket and selection of independent shops, bars and cafés on Corstorphine’s bustling high street. The Gyle shopping centre is a short drive away and offers a variety of high street shops as well as Morrisons and Marks & Spencer supermarkets.
The area boasts superb access to Edinburgh’s financial and business districts, shopping establishments, art galleries, museums, high end restaurants and bars and easy transport links to the City Bypass, central Scotland’s motorway network (M8, M9, M90 and Queensferry Crossing); numerous bus and tram services; train stations at South Gyle and Edinburgh Park and Edinburgh International Airport.
There are a number of recreational facilities and green open spaces in close proximity including semi-rural walkways in Corstorphine Hill Nature Reserve and the woodlands of Cammo Estate; Cramond seafront - which boasts a bistro, cafe and Boat Club; cycle paths along the River Almond; highly regarded golf courses including The Royal Burgess, Bruntsfield Links and Murrayfield Golf Club; a David Lloyd Leisure Club; Corstorphine Tennis Club; Murrayfield’s famous international Rugby Stadium and Ice Rink.
The area is very popular with families, largely due to its selection of well regarded nursery, primary and secondary schools, including Corstorphine Primary School and Craigmount High School in the state sector and Mary Erskines and Stewart’s Melville, Cargilfield Preparatory School and St George’s School for Girls in the private sector.
Description:
Ground Floor:
Spacious vestibule; light and airy hallway with superb storage and guest bathroom.
First Floor:
Contemporary dining kitchen with views over Corstorphine tennis club, bespoke cabinetry, Corian worktops, antique mirrored splashback, boiling water tap, external ventilation system, underfloor heating, full range of integrated appliances and bespoke dining table with bench and built in window seat; elegant bay windowed drawing room with working shutters, open outlook over the gardens and the Pentland Hills beyond, ornate cornicing, marble and slate fireplace with Gazco gas stove and ample space for living and dining furniture; stunning principal bedroom with extensive fitted wardrobes; second bedroom with concealed door to the master bedroom, giving flexibility for use as a dressing room/nursery; two further double bedrooms; luxurious family bathroom with freestanding Egg shaped bath, underfloor heating, walk-in rainfall shower, Neptune marble topped vanity unit with wash hand basin and WC; large storage/linen cupboard and well-equipped utility room.
Outside Space:
Private driveway and private parking area; easily maintained south facing gardens to the front of the property, largely laid to lawn and bounded by well stocked beds filled with herbaceous shrubs, lavender and rhododendrons and a selection of large trees which shield the garden from neighbouring properties; large sandstone patio area for dining / entertaining bordered by laurel trees; seating area with rockery adjacent to the front door and second spacious private patio area at the front door, ensuring the sun is captured all day long.
Single Garage with up and over door.
General Remarks:
Proof and Source of Funds / Anti Money Laundering:
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction. All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.
Fixtures and Fittings:
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Services:
Gas central heating mains water, gas and electricity, under-floor heating, high speed broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations.)
Postcode:
EH12 6PA
Outgoings:
Council Tax Band Category: F
EPC:
C
Viewing:
By appointment through Rettie & Co, 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.
Misrepresentations:
1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
3. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
Particulars prepared August 2020 – First Issue